Ana Alexandre

3 Healthy and Delicious Summer Recipes

Summer is here! My favorite thing about summer (other than the beach and longer days) is all the awesome delicious produce.  I can't get enough of it. In this post I'm sharing with you my 3 current favorite summer recipes.  They are refreshing, delicious, and make the most of seasonal produce. Gazpacho Get the full recipe here. Cherry and Greek Yogurt Parfait Ingredients 1/12 cups cherries, halved and pitted 2 tablespoons lime juice 1 teaspoon coconut sugar 2... Read more

How to build a better smoothie

Having a smoothie in the morning, is an easy way start and stay in a balanced blood sugar state. But it’s essential that it contains enough protein, fat and fiber to keep you full. This will make you  feel satiated and go into lunch balanced. When making your morning smoothie, it’s not enough that it’s pretty and fruity- Make sure it ticks all the nutritional boxes. How to build a better smoothie Base A simple, nutrient dense, easy… Read more

Healthy Holiday Treats

Happy Holidays! I´m popping in this week to share with you a collection of healthy holiday recipes. There’s no way I would go the entire holiday season without making any chocolatey treats. So I've rounded up my fave healthy + delish recipes for you. These desserts and snacks will satisfy your sweet tooth and make you feel cozy - without getting too cozy on the hips. ;) All of these recipes are gluten free, refined sugar free, paleo... Read more

How to stay motivated to exercise

Working out is hard— before you hit the gym. Even if you have the best intentions, they may not be enough to get you out to bed an hour earlier or off the couch and away from Netflix. The truth is that you won’t be motivated every day. There will be times when you are super pumped and others times you’ll need to work harder to get going; so don’t beat yourself up over it. The most important thing is to get real with yourself…. Read more

3 Healthy Pumpkin Recipes

Happy Halloween! And to celebrate, I wanted to share three new pumpkin recipes with you. Fall’s signature ingredient is versatile, delicious and packs a serious health punch. That gorgeous orange colour comes from beta-carotene, which is converted to vitamin A in the body. This powerful immune booster also protects your skin and eyes. Pumpkins are also a good source of fibre. Below are three new autumn-licious recipes. Pumpkin Spice Smoothie Ingredients * 1/2 cup Pumpkin ⠀ * 1 scoop Vanilla Protein ⠀ * 1 1/2 cups... Read more

Best kept nutrition secrets

As a coach and nutritionist I often get asked many questions regarding health and wellness almost everywhere I go. I also get random people at parties and networking events giving me a detailed breakdown of what they eat and their current exercise plan…But we’ll save those stories for another time. Since many of the questions I get are the same, I thought I’d answer the most common questions I get asked. That being said, I don’t like to… Read more

7 warning signs of burnout and excessive stress

About a month ago, a woman posted a tweet regarding her boss’ response to taking a mental health day. The employee, who suffers from depression and anxiety, sent an email to her team saying she’d be off for two days to focus on her mental health. Her boss replied to her email thanking her for being open and honest and how important it is to take care of all areas of our health. Since she posted the response... Read more

Roasted Cauliflower Salad with Lemon Tahini Dressing

I have a brand new recipe for you. It’s one of my faves, and I make it a lot.  It’s delicious, filling and packs a serious nutritional punch. One the reasons this recipe is so good for you is the cauliflower. This vegetable is considered by many of us the health and wellness field, to be one of the healthiest foods on earth.  Why is it so good for you? Cauliflower is in the cruciferious vegetable family -which also... Read more

6 Ways to Get Unstuck

Most of us sets goals, intentions or try to create new habits at some point during the year. But very few of us achieve them. Why? It’s so easy to slip back into old habits or to go into our “yeah buts”. Staying motivated and connected everyday is the tough part. This is the most difficult step  I see when I work with my clients,and the most difficult part for myself too.  The big goals are more fun for most of... Read more

How to stop comparing yourself with others

When I first start working with a private client, I always ask them with their goal is.  What they would like to achieve by working with me. And if I'm working with them on creating a stronger and healthier body, more often than not I get an answer like this, "I want to look like Gisele Bündchen, Gwyneth Paltrow or (insert another celebrity name here)". To which I reply, “Well I don’t think you can achieve that by working with me. But... Read more
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